The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand access to radiotherapy and strengthen cancer treatment in the country.
A press release signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, on 11th August states that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this when he received members of the Global Advisory Council of the National Cancer Control Plan Technical Working Group in Abuja.
“The investment formed part of the Government of Nigeria’s broader efforts to strengthen cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment under the National Cancer Control Plan 2026–2030, with partnerships and international expertise supporting implementation of the national agenda.”
On the expansion of cancer treatment infrastructure, Salako reveals, “Six cancer centers are being developed across the country, with three completed and the remaining three under construction.”
The Honorable Minister further reveals that the President has approved the inclusion of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in routine immunization, a major step towards preventing cervical cancer.
“Prevention is better and cheaper than a cure. We are doing everything possible to expand routine immunization, broaden screening, and improve early detection.”
“We commend members of the Global Advisory Council and the Technical Working Group for bringing expertise, experience, networks, and resources to support Nigeria’s cancer control agenda. We, however, call for wider international partnerships to accelerate progress towards improved cancer outcomes,” Salako said.
In her remarks, the Chairman of the National Cancer Control Plan Technical Working Group, Professor Folakemi Odedina, said, “The initiative had brought together Nigerian experts at home and in the diaspora, government, academia, healthcare providers, patients, advocates, industry, and international partners around a common national vision for cancer control.”
“The Technical Working Group is operational and working to strengthen cancer research and develop a stronger national oncology clinical trials ecosystem, while fostering strategic partnerships between Nigerian institutions and leading global cancer centres,” Prof. Folakemi Odedina said.
The high point of the meeting was the signing of a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Cancer Control Plan Technical Working Group, and members of the Global Advisory Council.
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